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• Columbia County Chamber Fired up For 2024

  February 14, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 19th Annual Banquet and Business Showcase, Ignite, on Thursday, February 8th at the Columbia County Exhibition Center.

• FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network

  February 14, 2024

  The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.

• Michael Hertz Promoted to President of United Distributors, Inc.

  February 13, 2024

  United Distributors, Inc., the largest beverage alcohol distributor in Georgia and Alabama, announced two leadership changes, effective February 1st, with the promotion of Michael Hertz to President and the appointment of Pete Moraitakis as Vice Chairman.

• Nurturing Dreams, Growing Futures: Small Business Assistance that Builds Your Community

  February 13, 2024

  Every year America's entrepreneurs take their dreams and ideas and start thriving small businesses with the help of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Through cutting-edge training programs and advising strategies, SBDCs aren't just helping create new businesses; they are helping thousands of others grow.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report

  February 12, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.

• CEO Confidence Improved in Q1 2024

  February 12, 2024

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Measure is now above 50, a reading that suggests CEOs have become optimistic about what's ahead for the economy.

• How To Do Business with The State of Georgia at Chamber’s Special Edition Business Builder

  February 09, 2024

  Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and Rhodes Porter Business Development Logistics Management on Tuesday, February 13th for a Special Edition Business Builder - "Procurement in the Peach State".

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 09, 2024

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Atlanta Fed Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market

  February 09, 2024

  At the Atlanta Fed, our tagline is "an economy that works for everyone." Such an economy will feature a labor market in which everyone can maximize their human capital and potential and find work commensurate with that full potential. The appeal of having this kind of economy is that it will be more resilient, more innovative, and more prosperous.

• Georgia Historical Society’s New Georgia Day Video to Explore the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

  February 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society will premiere an all-new Georgia Day video on February 12, 2024—Georgia Day—in recognition of the 291st anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733.

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Goodwill Dedicates New Lives Mural, Celebrating the Talents of Local High School Artists

  February 05, 2024

  Three art students from Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School were recognized today for the mural they painted on the side of the new Goodwill store on Walton way.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter

  February 05, 2024

  A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.

• Augusta's River Region Prepares For Busy February with Conferences & Events

  February 02, 2024

  Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council are pleased to announce that the 4,250 visitors attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region in February.

• Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

  February 02, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.

• How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

  February 02, 2024

  A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.

• GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects

  February 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.

• Deloitte & Fast Company Survey: Companies Are Investing More in Innovation Despite Economic Uncertainty

  February 01, 2024

  Deloitte's collaboration with Fast Company on its "Survey of Innovation Excellence," polling more than 200 named to the media brand's list of the world's most innovative companies, shows that half (54%) will increase their investments in innovation in 2024.

• Columbia County Chamber Presents the Leadership Executive Forum Class of 2024

  January 31, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2024 Leadership Columbia County Executive Forum on January 24-26, sponsored by Queensborough National Bank & Trust, Georgia Power, Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate and SRP Federal Credit Union.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• On A Mission with NASA Astronaut Susan Kilrain at Augusta Metro Chamber’s 115th Annual Meeting

  January 26, 2024

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for their 115th Annual Meeting will be Augusta native, Commander Susan Still Kilrain - NASA Astronaut, Navy Test Pilot, Author, and Mom.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

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